Friday, March 15, 2019

No Man's Sky major update Beyond is announced and will come to all available platforms on summer 2019.

Although action-adventure survival game No Man's Sky from developer/publisher Hello Games saw a rocky launch on PC and PlayStation 4 for lack of promised features when it arrived back in August 2016, they resolved those issues by the time it came to Xbox One in July 2018.

The studio eventually worked on it by introducing multiplayer components and then started releasing a series of free updates to deliver better experience to fans, which will be continued with upcoming free update Beyond in summer 2019.

A huge part of the gameplay of NMS involves exploration and initially a large number of initial complain from players was that in-game open world universe seemed a bit repetitive but listening to fan community, they fixed most part of that issues.

Following the release of NEXT update last year, Hello Games worked on a roadmap for their future releases. Beyond will roll in every feature that made all three of the past free updates great and would bring in No Man's Sky Online.

Their goal here is to expand social experience to the already existent multiplayer mode that will connect group of players from across worlds to play and interact together. Despite bringing large number of people in one place, it would not be an MMO.

General online elements will be there without anyone having to subscribe to any monthly services, nor there be any sort of micro-transactions and mostly, anyone who owns the game can instantly take part into the fray.

Ever since the developers released NEXT update that received very positive feedback for it, dev team started planning on bring more participants to the table rather than small groups of friends playing to make things a lot more exciting.

With a goal to surpass what they achieved in 2018, Hello Games is determined to take things to further and Beyond for the foreseeable future of No Man's Sky. What seemed like an ending after previous updates was actually a new beginning for the game and its community.

Monday, February 18, 2019

Negan from AMC's The Walking Dead is heading to Tekken 7 at the end of February as a DLC character.

Following the inclusion of Akuma, Geese and Noctis into the roster of fighting game Tekken 7, developer/publisher Bandai Namco Studios is bringing Negan, the tyrannical leader of The Saviors from The Walking Dead to make things interesting.

According to a recent announcement from EVO Japan 2019, Negan will be joined by one of the babes of Tekken, Julia Chang as DLC fighters and they both will be arriving on February 28, 2019 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Negan is one of the four guest characters coming to the game, who hail from popular AMC television show The Walking Dead and revealed back in Evo 2018 to join new season of characters as a surprise downloadable content.

In the short spanned video above, Negan beats the hell out of his opponents with his iconic barbed-wired baseball bat, swinging it in full force before stopping at game director Katsuhiro Harada asking if he is debuting through next update or not.

Designed on the likes of actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan, The Saviors' leader throws some of his lines form the show at his rivals in between his skull-bashing fest. Negan would be a nice treat for both fans of Tekken and The Walking Dead series for sure.

Similarly, Julia streams online her entire session of beating down Armor King effortlessly on the same clip. Upon release, players can purchase Julia Chang and Negan respectively for $5.99 and $7.99 only among the other six fighters of Tekken 7 Season 2.

With every long-awaited Nintendo trailer from E3 2018, Nintendo absolutely killed it this year. Don't miss any of it.

Fans on Nintendo consoles always wait to start each year with Nintendo Direct that comes with all major announcements for upcoming games that will be coming to their favorite platforms and it keeps them on the edge of their seats.

Unfortunately, January of 2019 has passed, so we have all of our hopes invested in February and finally an official confirmation has assured that the broadcast will begin today at 2 PM PT and as we sweat our palms in excitement, here it comes.

Original side-scrolling platform game from Wii U, Super Mario Maker is getting a sequel rather than a port or the original. Developers have been working on it for some time and the title is currently set to arrive in June 2019 for Nintendo Switch.

This exclusive follow-up allows players to create slopes and that just what many have already been expecting. Everything that made the 2015 release great is going to be there alongside a new bunch of features and tools at your disposal.

Developer Team Ninja has allied themselves up with publisher Nintendo to bring upcoming action RPG title Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order to Switch handheld. Thanos and his Black Order are set to arrive on summer 2019.

BOX BOY! + BOX GIRL! | Nintendo Switch
Puzzle platformer series BoxBoy! from developer HAL Laboratory returns for an all-new sequel BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! even after completing a trilogy on Nintendo 3DS. By April 26, the game will be available to digitally purchase on Nintendo eShop.

The series is moving to Switch while taking a leap from single player category to co-op play now that he has a partner. Our square-shaped hero can box it up around all the way to a total of 270 stages solving puzzles to beat them all in this latest installment.

Have you been smashing your opponents to your heart's content in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate lately? Because Nintendo is looking forward to introduce some changes in upcoming free update 3.0 for their fastest-selling crossover fighting game that are yet to be revealed in details.

In another note, Joker from Persona 5 is joining the ever so expansive roster of SSBU soon as a DLC character for Fighters Pass. Also, new series of amiibo in 2019 features Ivysaur, Pokémon Trainer, Simon, Squirtle and Solid Snake from MGS series.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker | Free Update + Special Episode DLC
Captain Toad of Mushroom Kingdom will receive a free update later today for his solo spin-off title that would include a cooperative multiplayer support to all the existing levels of a maze-filled world to go look for more hidden fortunes with company.

Also, a paid downloadable content is about to add 18 new challenge that takes you to a kingdom of sweets or sunken ships though five new courses for Captain Toad and Toadette to hustle for Shiny Crowns in a special episode, available to purchase from today.

A spiritual successor to Castlevania series that was backed by a successful Kickstarter campaign, Bloodstained is a Metroidvania-type game that focuses gameplay on side-scrolling action and is expected to arrive sometime later in summer 2019.

Protagonist Miriam explores various gothic castles in her quest and uses her curse to stop a demonic outbreak on the world. Not only is she able to steal abilities from her enemies with her powers but it also helps her defy the laws of reality.

Dragon Quest Builders 2
Developer/publisher Square Enix brings out the sequel to sandbox action role-playing game Dragon Quest Builders for Switch on July 12, 2019. You can now join with up to four friends via online multiplayer and build their own world through block-building.

Set within the world of DQ, players can create houses, weapons, traps and utilities as you like them to be. These structures will also help you to cross air, water and other obstacles or you can just fast-travel with the retro-styled map.

In a short window of half-an hour time, Nintendo Direct unleashed a load of announcement for many upcoming anticipated Switch titles and DLC. Many of these games are not launching until the second half of the year or not have a release window just yet though.

Many of the titles that got showcased in the official video above were originally announced back in E3 2018 but fans will be very happy to at least get a definite launch date on their favorite consoles for sure and appreciate it.

The news got many veteran series fans excited with nostalgia aside from new generation of fans who joined from Odyssey. The remastered version of the game is currently all set to launch in March 29, 2019 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Not only have they updated the title with 4K resolution and HDR support, higher-resolution textures were added as they included gameplay improvements. All of the original single-player DLC from AC3 has been made available as well.

Assassin's Creed III: Liberation Remastered receives similar graphical updates and is also added to the premium content. Anyone other than Season Pass holders of Odyssey willing to get these games can purchase them separately.

ACIII Remastered is about to explore the chronicles of half-English Assassin Connor on 18th-century Boston during American Revolution. He dedicates himself to keep up the legacy of their centuries-old Brotherhood alive and to stop Templars from taking control over colonies.

ACIII: Liberation follows the struggles of a French-African descendant protagonist Aveline de Grandpre around the same time on New Orleans. She fought against the oppression of authority during Spanish occupation in Louisiana to secure freedom.

Although many fans accuses ACIII for moving aside from the footsteps of its predecessor, the game introduced the mechanics of naval combat that latter titles has adapted to full potential while receiving popularity among crowd.

Whether you acquire Assassin's Creed III Remastered as a downloadable add-on for Odyssey or buy it individually, this is your ticket to go back to the roots of franchise and enjoy the thrilling experience at fullest in modern day gaming platforms.

Members of the service have been treated with some of the big-name titles from January 31 and will continue to be blessed till February 21. Especially mark your calendar for the seventh day of this month as it is going to rain on most of the games from the lineup.

Batman: Return to Arkham
Bundling up Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City together, Return to Arkham is your ticket to go back to the roots of Arkham series of games as The Dark Knight of Gotham that reinvented the superhero genre in gaming.

Both of these remastered versions for modern day consoles have all the post-launch downloadable content loaded with to give you a definitive experience by pitting you against some of the worst criminals Batman ever faced.

Crackdown 3
Since this one is an Xbox One-exclusive title, it was bound to debut on Xbox Game Pass at launch date. After being delayed more than once, the newest entry in action-adventure series and one of the most anticipated game of 2019 is arriving this February 15.

Played by actor Terry Crews, Commander Jaxon of The Agency is finally returning to action for all the destruction and mayhem. The game Xbox One X enhanced and also offers co-op mode like Wrecking Zone for a jam-packed 5v5 demolition fest.

de Blob
Play as a blob of paint named de Blob in the titular 3D puzzle platformer game of 2008 to save Chroma City from being overtaken by monochromatic INKT Corporation and their minions, who seeks to ban all color and fun from life.

You start out in a ball of water head out to collect paint of red, yellow and blue colors to combine and create other colors. Undertake missions from Color Underground while watch out for pool of ink to stop yourself from losing paint points.

Pumped BMX Pro
Hop on to one of the pre-designed bikes the game has for you to go for a momentum-based trickathon session. It has more levels added than before and comes with a new series of new challenges that players can beat over.

You can also create your own custom bike to try out those varied range of radical tricks in a fast-paced arcade for a new high-score. Completing over 200 challenges will definitely take time and will help you hone your skills for sure.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Coming full circle for the rebooted origin trilogy, British archaeologist Lara Croft goes out of her way to try and stop a Mayan apocalypse in the game by going against a sinister organization known as Trinity in South American tropical regions.

Other than cracking many complex puzzles as part of her missions, Lara would have to become one with her surrounding environment to strike on her unsuspecting enemies and fight against the hostile jungle on her own for the sake of her survival.

The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season
Step into the shoes of Lee Everett who takes custody of a young girl named Clementine in the middle of a zombie apocalypse and became a father figure to her as she toughened up to be a hardened survivor in a world swarmed by undead hordes.

Witness the beginning of an episodic adventure saga that begin with this game and gave Telltale Games recognition in video game developing. There are a lot more in it than surviving the zombies and each of your choices will have some consequences.

Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Although the original Tomb Raider saga started kicking in from 1993, this critically-acclaimed series took a reboot in 2013. The title re-envisioned the journey Lara Croft has gone through in her career of an adventurer to become a battle-hardened survivor.

Experience the Definitive Edition to play as Lara with enhanced performance and improved visuals, including all the original DLC of the game. So, go start solving puzzles and face off fanatic cultists on the lost island of Yamatai to forge the way of your legacy.

Considering Rise of the Tomb Raider is already in their library of games along with over 100 other great titles, members of the service can now enjoy the entire trilogy when SOTTR joins the lineup on February 7.

Join Xbox Game Pass today to enjoy your first month for $1 only or just sign up to 14-Day Free Trial to see if it is worth trying out. With a huge collection of over 100 great games, we are certain that everyone can find something they like there.

Saturday, February 2, 2019

With new dungeons, jobs and raids, upcoming Shadowbringers expansion for Final Fantasy XIV will arrive July 2, 2019.

The enigmatic world of popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV is about to grow further with its upcoming expansion Shadowbringers, which was officially announced back in November 2018.

Following the success of early releases like Heavensward (2015) and Stormblood (2017), developer/publisher Square Enix has revealed the third one through director/producer Naoki Yoshida, which now has a release date set for July 2, 2019.

FFXIV raises level cap from 70 to 80 as battle against Garlean Empire rages on while including new dungeons and zones. Alliance raid will arrange a crossover themed on NieR: Automata titled YoRHa: Dark Apocalypse and may give away 2B armor or skin.

Standard Edition of Shadowbringers is priced only $39.99, whereas Collector's Edition will cost you $199.99 for physical copy and $59.99 for digital download. Square Enix is also offering starter edition of this classic MMORPG worth $19.99 to Twitch Prime subscribers for free.

One of the newest jobs that come to FFXIV: Shadowbringers is called Gunbreaker, a gunblade welding tank class. Current plan of development states that the job class starts at level 60 but that is still subject to change according to Yoshida.

You probably know already that another unique job is going to be introduced after update 4.5 and it is Blue Mage, inspired from the tradition of Final Fantasy V. This one will arrive long before the release of the expansion and from a level cap of 50.

On the FFXIV Fan Fest in Las Vegas, Naoki Yoshida was wearing a t-shirt featuring an image of Bugs Bunny standing beside a motorcycle and people were quick to predict humanoid rabbit race of Viera folks are joining as new playable race.

This peaceful race from the land of Ivalice and the short clip above displays a couple of variation of customizable outlook wearing their signature outfits. As they keep running around and wandering, we see no male members present within them.

Longtime series fans and other casual players can place their pre-order from February 6 and it would allow them an early access on June 28. Also, a Baby Gremlin minion and an earring come along with your copy as a special benefit to increase 30% bonus experiences up to level 70.

Final Fantasy XIV is already available to play on Mac, PC and PlayStation 4 with game's third expansion pack Shadowbringers launching on these platforms as well on July 2, 2019 holding promises for new adventures for everyone to enjoy.

Partnering up with video game industry giant Epic Games, they are bringing the third and latest title from Metro franchise on Epic Games Store digital distribution platform and are still taking pre-orders till it finally arrives on February 15. 2019.

Even though PC players won't be able to purchase the game from Steam anymore on launch, any pre-order that was placed earlier for Standard Edition will be fulfilled including DLC for Gold Edition of the game through expansion pass in post-launch period.

Of course, players that previously enjoyed playing Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light would be looking for the upcoming open world FPS and the studio behind Fortnite recognized the obvious potential for the title to be on their store.

It was only a few weeks ago when another AAA developer/publisher Ubisoft decided to ditch Steam for The Division 2 to become an exclusive for Epic Games Store. Considering the higher revenue split as a major game changer, Deep Silver claims this to be a win for them and players.

Recognized as a pro-developer platform, Epic Games tries to be friendly with their valued customers as well. Instead of the regular price of $59.99, the game will be priced only $49.99 at Epic Games Store, a direct result of their 88% revenue split.

For those who are wondering whether or not Metro Exodus will ever be available on Steam in the future, the publishers has come up with a press release that says, the game will return to Valve's platform and other storefronts after February 14, 2020. You can probably get it for a discounted price then.

Not only the game has already added HUNK and Tofu for bonus modes The 4th Survivor and The Tofu Survivor, the developers announced RE2 post-launch content "Ghost Survivors Mode" for FREE that will be arriving on February 15, 2019.

When the DLC arrives next month, it will allow players to step into the shoes of gunshop owner Robert Kendo, Mayor Michael Warren's daughter Katherine and a forgotten Umbrella Security Service task force member in their unique "what if" stories.

In three episodes "No Time to Mourn", "Runaway" and "Forgotten Soldier", you will be able to explore the alternate take of the fates of Raccoon City outbreak victims from their own perspectives, who were not as lucky as Claire, Leon or Sherry.

Capcom will also include polygonal shaped original skins for Claire Redfield and Leon Kennedy as a nod to the 1998 version of the survival horror classic. If you are a fan who hasn't already enjoyed the experience, then go visit the Raccoon City Police Department.

In case if you want to test the waters first before jumping in, a 30 minutes long "1-Shot" Demo is still available to have an idea of what Resident Evil 2 Remake has in stores for you. Be sure to check it out before it expires on January 31, 2019.